Mrs. Bernice Gibbs, 84

Celebration of Life

Mrs. Bernice Johnson Ashford Gibbs

March 11 1933 - December 3, 2017

Ecclesiastes 9:11 The race is not given to the swift or the strong… but to those that endures to the end.

The life and legacy of Mrs. Bernice J A Gibbs began on Saturday, March 11, 1933 to Johnnie Johnson Sr. and Millie Authur Johnson born in Winnsboro South Carolina. Mrs. Gibbs was married to the late Dave Ashford Sr. to this union four (4) boys and three girls (3) were born. She later married Deacon Ulysees Gibbs. She attended Old Shiloh School.  She retired from Dawson Cinderella Mills in Greatfalls SC. She had a love for cooking and feeding her children which landed her a job with the Fairfield County School System in Winnsboro SC. Finally retiring from Richland County School District One at Sandel Elementary School.

Mrs. Gibbs was a lady who shared and cherishes her time cooking and enjoying going to hear good singing and preaching. She would travel to different churches with her daughters and loves to dress in her hats…

Mrs. Gibbs leaves her legacy to seven children who will miss her dearly:

Sons Mr. David Ashford Jr. and Harry L. Ashford of Winnsboro SC. Wade D. Ashford (Betty Ashford -Deceased) of Jenkinsville SC and Morris M. (Nadine) Ashford of Columbia, SC Charles Randy Heath (Shannon) of Hollis, New York. Daughters: Millie J. (Mark) Glenn of Columbia SC, Rev. Sharon L. Thompson of the home, and Vivian A. Ashford of Columbia, SC. Two sisters Dorothy Williams of Alexandria, Virginia, and Ruth (Tom) Wilson of Columbia, SC. Two sister-in-laws Lucy Authur of Hartford Conn. and Marie Pearson of Columbia, SC. She has two great- great grandchildren Audrey Isabella Cease and Jaxon S. Mack. Mr. Gibbs leaves to mourn her passing a host of loving nieces, nephews, in-laws other loving relatives and dear friends, all of whom join the family in sharing the grief caused by her departure.

Mrs. Gibbs was preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Millie Johnson, her three brothers Lonnie Authur, Johnny Johnson Jr., and Thomas Pearson. four sisters Naomi Rodgers, Almenia Harris, Irene Lloyd and Gladys Golhston and a great, great granddaughter Ceria Sease.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm (1:00 pm viewing) Friday December 8, 2017 @ St. Luke Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday December 7, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180.

Rev. Terry Leon Thompson, 54

            “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.”    Romans 1:16

            A dedicated and humble man of God, Rev. Terry Leon Thompson, the youngest of six sons of the late James and Eloise Gadson Thompson, was born December 5, 1962 in Jenkinsville, S.C.

            Rev. Thompson entered into eternal rest on November 29, 2017 at 1:25 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital.

            After the passing of his beloved parents, Rev. Thompson became the devoted son of Mrs. Bessie M. Gregg. She was a special mother to him.

            Rev. Thompson received his early education in the Fairfield County Public School System and graduated from McCrorey-Liston High School, Blair, S.C.  He continued his education at Allen University, Columbia, S.C. and did further studies at Midlands Technical College, Columbia, S.C. and the University of South Carolina.

            Rev. Thompson began his Christian journey at an early age at White Hall A.M.E. Church in Jenkinsville, S.C.  He enjoyed and grew in faith while serving as a member on different organizations and committees.  He had a keen interest in learning about God’s word, so he worked diligently with the Sunday School.  He admired his Sunday School teachers, so he listened attentively, asked questions and learned more about God’s Word.  The week of Daily Vacation Bible School was a joyous time.  Again Rev. Thompson learned more about God’s word, played games and looked forward to the refreshments.

            Rev. Thompson was called by God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  He preached his Initial Sermon on April 9, 1989 at White Hall A.M.E. Church in Jenkinsville, S.C., under the pastoralship of Rev. George Ashford.  He was ordained on October 13, 1991, as an Itinerant Deacon. Bishop Frederick E. James was the Presiding Bishop.

            Rev. Thompson’s early church appointments were Mt. Eden A.M.E. Church, Carlisle, S.C., Fairview A.M.E. Church, Winnsboro, S.C., Friendship A.M.E. Church, Blair, S.C., and Shiloh A.M.E. Church, Winnsboro, S.C.  Rev. Thompson pastored at those four churches for five years.  The next eight years he served as assistant pastor at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Blair, S.C.  After Gethsemane, Rev. Thompson returned to his first love on his Christian journey, the African Methodist Church.  Rev. Thompson later became Assistant Pastor at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. He was a servant of God and his community.

            Rev. Thompson served as Past Master of United Lodge #401, demitted to Blue Valley Lodge #264.  He was also a member of the Seven Royal Arch, C.C. Johnson Consistory #136nd Degree.  Rev. Thompson also served as the president of the Jenkinsville-Monticello-Horeb Volunteer Fire Department and later as Captain.  He was employed with Glenn Associate Surveying, Inc. of Jenkinsville, S.C. for twenty-nine and a half years.

            Rev. Thompson was a man of great humility, patience and love for mankind.

            He was married to Rayphaela Green and to this union one son and one daughter were born.

            Rev. Thompson leaves to cherish his memories two sons: Morris (Elizabeth) Thompson, Columbia, S.C.; Terrence Leon Thompson, Jenkinsville, S.C.; one daughter, Shanna Shaneal Thompson, Jenkinsville, S.C.; six brothers: Harold (Ann) Lyles and Henry Lyles, Jenkinsville, S.C., Esau Dansby Gregg, Atlanta, GA; Melvin (Patricia) Thompson, Michael Thompson, and Larry Thompson, all of Jenkinsville, S.C.; six aunts: Dorothy Thompson and Lula Mae Trapp, New York, Coral Summers and Betty Kelly, Columbia, S.C., Vertie (Evex) Martin and Martha Ginyard, Jenkinsville, S.C.; two uncles: Ezell Summers, Columbia, S.C.; J.O. Wendell Martin, Jenkinsville, S.C.; four grand-children: Niasia, Alycia, Marrisha, Morris Leon; nieces, nephews, and may other relatives and friends.

            He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and three brothers, James C. Thompson and A. Ray Thompson of Jenkinsville, S.C. and Henry Lyles of Columbia, S.C.

    Services will be 1:00pm (12 noon viewing) Tuesday December 5, 2017 @ Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 7:00pm Monday December 4, 2017 @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro, S.C. 29180.

Mr. Ralph Camack, 72

Mr. Ralph Camack, 72, 13126 Newberry Rd, Blair, SC.  Passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 12, 2017. He was born July 6, 1945 in Blair, SC the only child of the late Jannie Mae Camack:  Ralph was Baptized at Hassion Hill Baptist Church at an early age. He later joined Zion Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a graduate of McCrorey Liston High School in 1964.

 Mr. Camack was employed for 45 years at Uniroyal Goodrich in Winnsboro, SC. He also worked 11 years as a mechanic for the Fairfield County School Bus Shop in Winnsboro and Irmo, SC.:

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Carrie Mathis Camack; two sons, Darryl (Sylvia) Camack, Kerry (Sandra) Camack; daughter, LaToya (Marcus) Perry all of Winnsboro, SC; six grandchildren, Kerisha, Darryl,11, A’mani , Chloe Camack, Janiah and Javian Perry all of Winnsboro, SC; one uncle McArthur (Judy) Camack of Blair, SC; two very close cousins, Linda Cannon of Newberry, SC and Mitlon Williams of Buffalo, NY; along with a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Sat. Nov. 18, 2017 @ Zion Hopewell Baptist Church.  Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180. 

Mr. Joseph Harper, 93

On Friday God Called Mr. Harper home to be at rest.

Mr. Joseph (Joe) Harper, 92 passed away on Nov. 10, 2017 in Orlando, Fl.  He was born in Jenkinsille, SC. Son of the late Samuel and Eunice Pearson Harper. Mr. Harper was the last of eight children.

 He attended Camp Liberty High School. Mr. Harper was an army Veteran and a Brick Mason. He was a member of Church of God in Jenkinsville, SC.

He was married to the late Mayme C.( Gray) O’Neil-Harper

 He leaves two Stepdaughters: Traci O. Spencer,(was his guardian for the last twelve years) of Winter Garden, Orlando, Fl., Sharon O’Neil of Lake Mary,  Orlando, Fl. a special niece, Rev. Claudia Richardson of Winnsboro, SC, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 @ The Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro SC, 324 S. Vanderhorst Winnsboro SC 29180 with burial at Fort Jackson Cemetery.

Ms.Gloria J. Jeter

Miss Gloria Jean Jeter 46 was born on February 11, 1971 in Columbia Hospital to John B. and Sallie Penn Jeter. She departed this earthly life on Saturday October 28, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland at the young age of 46 years old. 

She was educated in the Fairfield County School District and a graduate of Fairfield Central High School Class of 1989.

 She was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church. She was a devoted member of the youth department and was a 1988 Debutant at the youth AME Debutante Ball. She was a volunteer of the Red Cross at Patient Registry and a graduate of Columbia Junior College. 

She was affectionately known to her family as “Glo”. She was a loving daughter, sister, auntie and loving friend. She loved traveling and spending time with family.

 She leaves to cherish her memories; her parents John B. and Sallie P. Jeter; two sisters, Raynette J. (Dennis) Yarborough and Brenda J. (Bradley) Canzater, Nieces; Eunice Jeter, Erica and Cierra Canzater, nephews; Dexter (Brenda) Yarborough, Marcus and Daniel Yarborough, great niece; Alexis Yarborough, great nephew; Dexter Yaborough Jr. all residing in Winnsboro SC and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly. 

She was preceded in death by her brother John “Ant” Jeter.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm (1:00pm viewing) Thursday November 2, 2017 @ Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church, 11121 Monticello Rd Winnsboro SC 29180 with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday November 1, 2017 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180.

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Mrs. Catherine Ann Edmonds, 46

Catherine Ann Edmonds of 423 Twisted Lane Blair SC 29015 passed away on October 15, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband MacArthur Edmonds of the home. One son: Deontray Jones of Columbia SC, two daughters:  Maxine and Youonna Edmonds of Blair SC. Her loving parents: Mary A. Sanders and the late JC Sanders. Five brothers:  Willie James Yarborough of Columbia SC, Ulysses Sanders of Winnsboro SC, Jamie Sanders of Blair SC, Rickie Sanders of Winnsboro SC . Five sisters: Patricia Thompson of Columbia SC, Bertha Hill of Blair SC, Barbara (Robert) Washington of Blair SC and Mary (Darryl) Gilliam of Blair SC. Three grandchildren: Javeyon Evans, Kelvin Feaster Jr. and Jayden Edmonds. One brother in law: Amos Edmonds of Winnsboro SC, one sister in law: Dorothy Young of Winnsboro SC and a host other relatives and friends all whom will miss her dearly.  Funeral services will be 3:30 pm (2:30 pm viewing) Saturday October 21, 2017 @ Brown Chapel Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday October 20, 2017 @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180. 

Mrs. Frances J. McCutchen, 78

Mrs. Frances J. McCutchen of 128 N. Garden St. Winnsboro, SC 29180 passed away on October 15, 2017. She leaves behind her children: James R. (Sonja) Small of Winnsboro, SC, Johnny R. Small of Lexington, SC, Randy Small of Winnsboro, SC and William McCutchen Jr. of Columbia, SC, Frances Able (Willie Lee) of Ridgeway, SC, Della Ashford of Winnsboro, SC and Janice Redding of Kingstreet, SC. One brother: Mack A McCant of Winnsboro, SC, two sisters: Johnnie Mae (Mathew) Golson of New Jersey and Thomasina (George) Mobley of Winnsboro, SC. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday October 19, 2017 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 311 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro, SC 29180. Burial in Fairfield Memorial Cemetery located on Smalltown Rd. Winnsboro, SC.  Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday October 18, 2017 at Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180.